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A LIVE LOOK AT ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
FUNDS NEEDED FOR NEW IBSP BEACH CAM LIVE STREAM –Photos courtesy Friends of IBSP, The Times and State Parks Dep. The ospreys nesting in Island Beach State Park have starred on the osprey cam live feed, but the Friends of IBSP group is planning some upgrades and asking for donations.
March 5, 2016
The Smell Of Controlled Burns In The Air
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Hundreds of acres of Double Trouble, Warren Grove, Colliers Mills and other forests have had their underbrush singed by fire, part of the annual prescribed burning programs aiming to prevent larger-scale wildfires. Over February 26 to 29, the Forest Fire Service prescribed burned 5,125 acres across Central and Southern New Jersey, including areas of Barnegat and Stafford in Ocean Count y. B e f o r e that, areas of Double
Trouble in Berkeley and off Route 571 in Jackson saw prescribed burns. This recent week, more bu r n s we r e s che d u le d for Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood. According to the state Forestry Service, in total this season between 10,000 and 20,000 acres of forests and grasslands will be burned, depending on weather conditions. Febr u a r y 28, t he controlled burning’s smoke could be felt for miles, as Greenwood Wildlife Management Area, (Burns - See Page 5)
Ocean County’s 114 Gangs
By Catherine Galioto ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – At more than 1.6 million annual visitors, Island Beach State Park is the most visited site in the state park system. But several of its most well-known
visitors fly overhead: the ospreys whose nest has been on-camera at the Friends of the Island Beach State Park website, streaming live. The Friends have some big plans in store for both the osprey and the beach-
going masses in the coming months. Angelo Sica, president of the Friends of IBSP, shared what some of those projects are: a new camera for the popular osprey cam, a live camera of beach conditions, up-
grades to some facilities and offices, and additional programs and fundraisers. Viewing the osprey’s return to the park – along with their nesting and mating and seeing the family of (Beach - See Page 4)
Ice Hockey Still On Fire After Decades Of Growth By Chris Christopher The name Bob Auriemma Sr. is synonymous with New Jersey ice hockey. The legendary Brick Township High School coach has seen it all – beginning with the birth of the Green Dragons’ program in the 1960s. Warren Wolf, who retired a few years back as the state’s career wins leader in football, founded the ice hockey program in the early 1960s. He became Brick’s assistant
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superintendent of schools, allowing Auriemma Sr. to take over in 1963-64. “Coach Wolf began the program at the recreational level,” Auriemma Sr. recalled in a telephone interview while shoveling snow. “He got a bunch of boys together and they used old Brick football jerseys for their games.” Auriemma Sr. said the Green Dragons’ varsity team often traveled long distances to play games.
With the
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By Judy Smestad-Nunn Training School for Boys, a OCEAN COUNTY – New juvenile detention facility loJersey has some 1,500 dif- cated in Monroe Township. ferent gangs, and Ocean “I noticed after a few County alone has 114, said years that the character of State’s Investigative Agent the kids who came in was and gang expert, Edwin Torres, who recent•RECOGNIZING ly gave an eye-opening •ADDRESSING presentation called “The Gang Wise Project” at •PREVENTING the Toms River Library. The event is a series GANG ACTIVITY the library is hosting at several branches, focusing different--they came in with on recognizing, addressing tattoos on their neck, hands and preventing gang activi- and even their lips, and ty in communities. they used language I hadn’t Torres, 49, started his law heard, and I thought what’s enforcement career 28 years going on?” Torres said beago when he was a Hous- fore his presentation. ing Unit Officer at the NJ (Gangs - See Page 18)
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birds feed in the park – has been something bird-watchers around the world have been able to do at the Friends website, friendsofibsp.org, for the last several years. The osprey cam is now down, Sica said. The plan is to raise enough money to move that camera to the beachfront at Pavilion 1, and show surf, beach, crowd and weather conditions. “We think this will be hugely popular,” Sica said. There are popular live beach cameras on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights; this one would allow IBSP fans to see what’s going on at swimming beach 1. It would be mounted on the pavilion, and the website where it streams could have beach captain reports, tidal information and other features to enhance the experience of visitors, Sica said. “We think this is a feature people will keep coming back to,” Sica said. “They’ll be able to see if the beach winds have brought in flies or if the place is packed.” The Friends are trying to raise approximately $18,000 to move the old osprey cam to the beachfront and buy a new, enhanced camera as its osprey cam and install it on the osprey platform. The camera and its equipment would be more reliable and show finer details than the previous camera was. There’s also better communication equipment planned to more quickly and reliably relay the live feed to the website, Sica said. The number or visitors to the osprey cam has grown to 700,000, compared to 200,000 five years ago, he said, showing the service is really taking off. The new equipment is a chance to keep up with that growth, Sica said. “We want you to hear the sounds from the osprey nest and feel you are right there,” said the president. Friends of IBSP Trustee Tim Husar has been the main coordinator of all things information technology, Sica said, and is behind a bulk of the work of the new camera efforts. The popularity of the osprey cam has meant greater awareness for the osprey, a bird of prey whose return is often around mid-March to the area, making nests atop osprey platforms that volunteers have helped to install. Osprey, a type of fish hawk, snatch fish from local waterways and build large nests atop telephone poles or dead trees. The osprey cam is one of many Friends’ efforts to educate on the natural resources and species that call IBSP home. This year, those efforts also step up. The group is planning to install more kiosks along the park’s trails, pointing out ecosystems. Its next big effort is a
dune grass planting, to be held March 26 at the park. “We have 50,000 plants that we purchased,” Sica said. “They are an American dune grass. They work really really well. Places that had a lot of grass, the dunes did really well and have outlasted Sandy.” Dominic Solazzo, a Friends member and president of Shifting Sands nonprofit, is helping with those efforts as beach captain. Volunteers can find out more by emailing Dominic.Solazzo@friendsofislandbeach.org. The beach grass will be planted on the primary dune system, that is, the larger ones sloping closest to the ocean. The secondary dune system lies behind it, closer to the road, and behind that is the underbrush and maritime forest ecosystems closer to the bayfront. Helping to protect each of those ecosystems is part of the mission of the Friends, Sica said, but so is helping with the visitor experiences, too, and part of the Friends’ three-year plan is to repair some of the buildings that serve park operations. Mainly, the 1930s gate house is in need of repair. Projects at the nature interpretative center, about seven miles into the park, and an enhanced visitors center and Friends office are all on the radar, Sica said. “By 2017, we’ll be well on our way with these projects, and hopefully seeing the fruits of our labor,” Sica said. The Friends group itself is turning 20 years old this year. Its main fundraiser and biggest outreach event is the annual Beach Plum Festival each fall, celebrating the tart stone fruit that grows on the dunes there. Vendors and environmental groups help round out a day filled with events on the beach, parking lot, and park grounds. There’s new events planned this year the group hopes will become just as successful. A May Day event would include a 5K walk-run on the beach, along with a volleyball contest and paddleboard on the ocean. This event could be seen as a kickoff before the rush of the tourist season, and also help fundraise for the group’s efforts, plus just be a lot of fun, Sica said. “We’re there at the pleasure of the park,” he added. “If they need stuff in interpretive center or where ever, we are there to help them.” This time of year is the rush to prepare – before the rush of the crowds. “There is all that tremendous energy, July 4 to Labor Day,” he said. “I find it so exciting that all these people come and love the park as much as we do.” For more information on the Friends, to sign up for a program or make a donation, visit friendsofibsp.org.
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Barnegat and Lacey Township were among the prescribed burning sites. That day, so were Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Stafford Township and Whiting Wildlife Management Area, Manchester Township, prompting calls and social media chatter to inquire if there was a wildfire. When in doubt about the source of the smoke or fire, call 9-1-1 or 877-WARN-DEP (877-927-6337). The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry will provide as much notice as possible of prescribed burns through its facebook page at: facebook.com/ newjerseyforests. For more information about New Jersey’s prescribed burning program and where burns are expected to be conducted, contact the State Forest Fire Service at 609-292-2977. Weather conditions and other factors play
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“There were just a few teams back then,” he recalled, “and they were all up in North Jersey. We traveled up there for all of our games. Now, the North Jersey teams make trips down here.” Ice hockey is huge in Brick where Brick Memorial’s Mustangs also compete. The Ocean Ice Palace on Chambersbridge Road is a hockey hotbed. Jim Dowd wound up playing in the National Hockey League after starring for the Green Dragons. And, the Brick Hockey Club allows nearly 300 players to sharpen their skills. “Hockey is contagious,” Auriemma Sr. said. “Once you play it, it becomes a passion. It becomes infectious. The boys sometimes have games at 7:30 in the morning on weekends and sometimes they have to go to Trenton. Parents have to really like the game to put up with the travel.” It takes a village to promote the sport. “A lot of people help,” Auriemma Sr. said. “They manage games and organize leagues. They don’t get noticed, but they are essential. They are a part of hockey so that the coaches can just worry about coaching ice hockey.” Auriemma Sr., who leads the state in career wins with more than 700, said hard work is vital for success. “A player must have general stamina and skating ability” he said. “He must do off-ice workouts on dry land. A player can never get enough ice time. He must work on stamina, conditioning and shooting the puck. A lot of boys bring those skills when they get to high school.” The Shore Conference fields 26 teams. The local teams are Brick, Brick Memorial, Jackson Liberty, Jackson Memorial, Point Pleasant Boro, Donovan Catholic, Toms River North, Toms River South, Toms River East, Central Regional, Howell and Southern Regional. “The sport has exploded in so many directions in the Shore Conference that it is hard to keep track of,” Auriemma Sr. said. “I am not surprised at the growth. I am pleased with it. The difficulties are the availability of ice time and the cost of it. We do fund raisers.”
The Berkeley Times, March 5, 2016, Page 5 a significant role in determining how much notice can be provided to the public about burns. Not all fires will occur during the day, nighttime sometimes has the most ideal weather conditions for burning. Drive cautiously near prescribed burns where forest firefighters are working. Trained firefighters complete the controlled burns and help monitor weather, water levels and forest conditions to schedule the burnings. Early spring begins prime wildfire season, making this time of year good for wildfire prevention, officials said, with reasons such as leaves and debris are abundant, tree cover is sparse and conditions tend to be windy. Most of these burns will occur on stateowned property, such as state forests and wildlife management areas, as well as other public lands. For more updates, visit facebook.com/newjerseyforests.
Auriemma Sr. said the Philadelphia Flyers played Brick during the summer of 1973 in a fund raiser after the Flyers won the Stanley Cup. “Bobby Clarke played against us,” Auriemma Sr. said. “Of course, they took it easy on us. It was a fun time.” Auriemma Sr. said he has seen numerous improvements in the level of play. “Stickhandling and passing skills have improved,” he said. “The boys are better at the finer points in terms of picking the puck off the board and knowing what they will do ahead of time.” Coaching is still fun for Auriemma Sr., 79. He has coached two sons and 11 grandchildren. “I will continue to coach for as long as I am physically able to and as long as the kids respond to me,” he said. “My wife, Irene, enjoys ice hockey and that makes it a lot easier for us. It is just a game and sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. When you lose, you examine yourself and see what you can do to get better as coaches and players.” Hockey is also popular in Jackson where Liberty’s Lions won their first division title, Class B, in school history this season at 7-2-1. “We have 20-25 players on our varsity and junior varsity teams each season,” said Kyle Weise, the team’s second-year coach. “A lot of our players began playing roller hockey five or six years ago with the Jackson Jackals. Another driving force was the Jackson-based Rip Tide, a club team that gave a lot of kids the chance to play.” Weise said the Lions have received strong play from senior right wing Joe Low, senior left wing Leszek Gronowski, senior defenseman Tyler Melnick, senior keeper Chris Stefanowicz, junior right wing Joe D’Andrea, senior defenseman Nick Uliano, senior left wing Nick Severino, freshman center Nick LaBianca, freshman defender Joe Granda and junor defenseman Matt Meyer. “We have a lot of older guys who have been on the team for four years,” Weise said. “We play hard every night. You can’t always score goals. We do a good job on defense. We are a pretty gritty team that can get up and down the ice. We can lock down and play defense. We have the ability to switch it up.”
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Editorial Be Mindful Of Primary Deadline There’s no shortage of opinions on who the next President of the United States should be. But each of us has the right to transform our opinions in to a decision in the voting booth. Long before we vote in the General Election, there come many steps in the electoral process. One is already underway elsewhere, as state primaries and caucuses show the fight going on to decide which candidate will end up being each party’s presidential nomination. Here in New Jersey, our primary is June 7. Our state might not be first in the primary season, or even be among the so-called “Super Tuesday” primary states, but June 7 is still an important step for the major parties’ delegates in the presidential race (and of course for other races where party candidates are facing off in the primary for those offices). So, don’t forget to vote in the primary June 7. However, only those who have declared their political party can vote. If you haven’t filed a political party affiliation declaration form, declaring whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, then you cannot vote in the primary. While some voters are independent and do not declare a
party, others happily declare which party they are affiliated with. The advantage, perhaps, is those who fill out that party affiliation form can vote in their party’s primary. If you have never declared your political party, the process is pretty easy. A registered voter currently not affiliated with a political party may declare their party affiliation up to and including primary election day. However, there’s a deadline for those who want to change their party affiliation. A registered voter currently affiliated with a political party who wishes to change their party affiliation must file a political party affiliation declaration form 55 days before a primary election. This year, that deadline is April 13. You can print and complete the political party affiliation declaration form and mail or deliver to the county elections board, or you can also file it with your municipal clerk. The primaries are, obviously, the time where the major political parties decide who their candidates will be for each office. If you align yourself with a major-party view, then be sure to cast your vote in the primary as a declared affiliated member of that party. See you at the polls.
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Letters To The Editor Get What We Pay For The Township of Berkeley pays for each and every street light that is lit or not working. The total cost to the town for street lights for the year 2015 was $458,334.03. We have 3,834 street lights that are supposed to be lit every night. The township pays from $1.81 to $7.68 per pole light, according to what type of light it is, whether lit or not. Therefore, we should have all our street lights working because we pay for them to be lit. If you see that a light is not working, you should call JCP&L at 888-544-4877, you must give them the pole number and the location of the pole. After seven days, if the light is not repaired you should call the mayor at 732-2447400 ext. 203 and inform his secretary that you reported the broken light to JCP&L and it has not been repaired. If it is still not repaired after five days, call me at 732-2867099, and I will contact Freeholder Joseph Vicari, who is in constant contact with a vice president of JCP&L and will get the repair done stat. Bob Martino Berkeley Township
Ride The Trump Train In response to “Cruz should be Republican Nominee” letter in The Times: During this chaotic election year, we are all struggling to determine for whom to cast our vote. Each candidate has good and bad points. I don’t think anyone can agree 100 percent on their policies or opinions. We must ask ourselves if they are trustworthy
and experienced and can they do the job. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both remind me too much of President Obama. They are both first time, Junior Senators without much of a resume in the private sector. Each have questionable financial issues in the past. They are both excellent speakers and strong debaters. Ted’s 21hour speech on the Senate floor was impressive, but to what avail? Obamacare was not repealed. Many of the candidates seemed to have recently “evolved” on their stance on immigration, abortion, etc. Have they really become enlightened? Or is this just another push to get elected? To my recollection, this presidential campaign has had the most accusations of lying. Is it my naivety to hope for comradery in the spirit of a fair election? Was Ben Carson sabotaged by CNN? Considering Cruz called Dr. Carson “his good friend,” then why did his hyperactive campaign team jump on this rumor without verification. It’s disturbing to think this was intentional, deceitful collusion. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, then it probably is a duck! If it looks and sounds like a political dirty trick, then it is a dirty trick! You must consider which candidate is worthy of your trust in your vote. However many times you may cringe or roll your eyes at something Donald Trump says, you have to admit that at least he is forthright and unscripted. All other candidates are just career politicians, so I will be putting my apples on the Trump Train. Cheryl Murray Little Egg Harbor
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The Diet Of Lent In Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry. But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ. It helps reduce the risk of chronic disease, environmental degradation and animal abuse. Dozens of medical reports have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being beaten, caged, crowded, deprived, mutilated and shocked. Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion and love by adopting a meat-free diet for Lent and beyond. After all, it’s the diet mandated in Genesis I-29 and observed in the Garden of Eden. Our supermarket offers a rich array of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, as well as the more traditional vegetables, fruits and grains. Entering “vegan recipes” in our favorite search engine offers more products, recipes and transition tips than we can use. Hal Tubbs Toms River
The Missing Half of Congress’s Job Every now and then, I’m asked if I miss Congress. My stock answer is that no, I don’t really miss it, but there are definitely times when I’d like to jump into a policy debate or call congressional hearings. This is one of those times. Over the last few weeks, several media outlets have reported that U.S. military commanders want more American troops on the ground in places like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and, most recently, Libya. This ought to have Congress working overtime to prepare for these requests. The mil-
itary faces serious security challenges in the Middle East, but one can be sympathetic and at the same time skeptical, or at least probing. Congress should push hard to get answers to some very tough questions. Where are we headed with these proposed troop increases? If they don’t work, what’s next? What’s our exit strategy? What are the prospects for negotiations? We insist that we’re going to destroy ISIS, but no other country in the international coalition fighting the Islamic State seems willing to put forces on the ground. Are we going to be the only one? And just how does the administration propose to destroy ISIS? Congress has two key functions in our system of government: legislation and oversight. Most public attention — and certainly most media attention — focuses on policy-making and legislative maneuvering. But Capitol Hill’s role in overseeing the executive branch is just as important. That’s because in seeking answers, Congress can force the President and his top advisors to articulate and defend their policies, their objectives, the steps they’re taking to implement those objectives and the impact they expect. They need to explain the resources needed to obtain their objectives: in this case, how many troops, how much money, what are the risks to American lives and interests? Simply put, government functions better when Congress pursues robust oversight. It sharpens objectives, improves government performance, makes the bureaucracy more responsive, and curtails wasteful spending. Sadly, this key responsibility has fallen into disrepair. Really tough overseers of the administration’s policies — lawmakers interested in government performance, not political one-upmanship — have grown scarce on Capitol Hill. If we want to restore the vigor of the Congress, getting it to look into every nook and cranny of government is vital. The military’s pursuit of growing troop strength and new strategies in the Middle East would be a good place to start. Lee Hamilton Former U.S. House of Representative
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What’s Happening In Berkeley Township - By Berkeley Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr.
Time to Change Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries
BER K ELEY – Wit h daylight savings time approaching, I would like to remind residents that it is also time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It’s very important that residents change these detector batteries every six months. As an added incentive, Berkeley Township will continue to offer, free of charge, a limited amount of of 9-volt and Double A (AA) batteries to Berkeley Township residents. They will be available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Residents are limited to two, 9-volt and/or six double A (AA) batteries per household. Residents will be re-
quired to fill out a form. Batteries are available to residents and can be picked up at the Fire Prevention Bureau offices located on the second floor of Town Hall between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday while supplies last. The batteries were purchased with monies received by the township for fines assessed to violators. For additional information residents can call the Fire Prevention offices at 732244-7400 ext. 235. Winter Storm Jonas Many residents have reached out to my office and the Department of Public Works regarding snow removal that occurred during and after Winter Storm Jonas. I do appreciate hearing
from residents both good and constructive. Sadly, Winter Storm Jonas was a very bad storm. We had snow accumulation between 18 and 24 inches in some areas. The snow fall occurred over a two-day span. The mix of rain and sleet at times made the snow very heavy. The weight of the snow also caused many equipment breakdowns. Our employees were working around the clock doing the best they can under these difficult circumstances. The winds gusted to 72 mph in some areas, causing snow drifts to be close to 10 feet. Because of these unfortunate circumstances, it took longer than usual to plow our 271 miles of Township owned roadways,
including nearly 300 courts and cul-de-sacs. My administration is working with public works to address your concerns and the concerns of other residents so we can be more efficient in the future. I sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. Winter Storm Jonas was one of the worse snow storms to hit our township in nearly 15 years. The cost to the township was $409,000. Since a State of Emergency was declared by the Governor, we have petitioned the state and federal gover n ment for financial reimbursement of these costs. Read Across America Day March 2 is Read Across
America Day. Many teachers, parents, officials and reading enthusiasts converge on our schools as guest readers in celebration. Read Across America Day is a National Celebration, started by the National Education Association 17 years ago, in honor of Dr. Suess’s Birthday. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, since 1993 less than 60 percent of children age 5 or under read a book with an adult every day. Yet, it has been shown time and time again that children who read at home do better in school and are much more likely to develop a lifelong love of books. The important thing is to make reading a habit by
setting aside a time of day to read with your child, whether it be at bedtime or after dinner. But what to read? The choices are endless? Don’t worry if your child prefers Cat in the Hat to Huckleberry Finn, the important thing is they are reading. If they like Star Wars movies, try reading a Star Wars novel. So take some time in the month of March to read a book to a child. As always, for comments and suggestions residents can call my office: 732-2447400 ext. 203, or by email at mayor@twp.berkeley.nj.us.
Senator Christopher J. Connors
Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf
Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
Carmen F. Amato, Jr.
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Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove
NEW JERSEY – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove iss ue d a st at e me nt , i n hopes of establishing their position to legislative colleagues and special interests bent on increasing the gas tax to replenish the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. The 9th District Delegation issued the followi ng joi nt st at e me nt a s deliberations on a gas tax increase intensify: “Middle class commuters and seniors stand to be hit hardest by a gas tax increase, not to mention the
Connors, Rumpf And Gove Are No Votes On Gas Tax Increase harsh financial impact for businesses. Seniors won’t be receiving a cost-ofliving increase in Social Security, making a gas tax increase all the more unaffordable to them. “After years of struggling through a rough economy, people were finally seeing some financial relief due to low gas prices. Businesses are benefitting from customers with greater disposable income. But that will change if residents are paying more at the pump instead of going to their favorite local restaurant or store. “Resident s of subu rban and rural areas, who
don’t have access to mass transit, are being unfairly targeted by the powers that be because Trenton didn’t properly budget for transportation needs. This is right out of the Corzine playbook, only instead of hitting drivers at the toll booth, drivers will be hit right at the gas pump. “Urban areas on the other hand won’t be hit as hard because residents have access to mass transit. In fact, they’ll actually make out in the deal because gas tax dollars are used for mass transit. Once again, Trenton policy blatantly favors the cities to the detriment of suburban and
rural taxpayers. “Don’t buy into the shallow argument that the gas
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to Woodloch Pines in the Poconos from May 9 to 13. Everything is included for $599 per person double or $551 per person triple. Transportation from Pine Beach. A deposit of $100 will hold your deluxe room. Food and entertainment all included. For reservations or information, call Ronnie at 732-286-1431. May 26, they are going to the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. Cost is $23. Get back $25, plus $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Berkeley Rec.
Center on Route 9 at 9 a.m. Call Ronnie for reservations. July 12, they are going to the Sands Casino, PA. Cost is $31. Leaves Berkeley Rec. Center at 9 a.m. Call Ronnie at 732-286-1431 or Marge at 239-272-6857. September 8, they are going on a New England/ Canadian cruise on the new Anthem of the Sea for 11 days. This is new way of sailing for Royal Caribbean. They leave from Bayonne. Everyone is welcome to join them. Call Marge at 239-2726857 to see what the latest discounts are.
Income Eligible Preschool Program
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township School District has a full day “income eligible” preschool program. The program runs at Berkeley Township School locations five days a week, following the school district’s calendar. There is busing for Bayville residents and Bayville day care sites. The state-recommended program of instruction is used by highly qualified state-certified teachers. Eligible children will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Children must be 4 years old on or before October 1. Students must be immunized and have medical forms completed. Federal eligibility requirements
must be met: household size of two with gross annual income of $32,040, household size of three with income of $40,320, household size four with income $48,600, household size of five with income of $56,880, household size of six with income of $65,160, household size of seven with income of $73,460 and household size of eight with income of $81,780. Proof of income documentation is required: 2015’s 1040, W-2, pay stubs, SSI, TANF or unemployment documentation. Registration and information will be available on March 16 at Berkeley Township Elementary School from 5 to 7 p.m.
Central Regional Alumni Night
BERKELEY – The Central Regional Alumni Association is holding its Seventh Annual All Alumni Night at Spicy’s Cantina, Seaside Heights on April 1. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $28 and are available at Roots Hair Salon, Route 9, Bayville or Altieri Chiropractic Center, Route 9, Bayville, by sending a self-addressed envelope to CRAA Box 150, Bayville 08721 or by using the Paypal feature on
centralregionalalumniassociationbayvillenj.org. Ticket price includes an all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffet, two DJs, photo booth and the chance to catch up with friends and retired teachers. This event allows for the ongoing efforts at the alma mater, including a yearly scholarship for graduating seniors. Seniors are encouraged to visit the Guidance Department for this year’s scholarship packet.
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BERKELEY – Fifty years ago Berkeley students began attending the New Jersey School of Conservation as part of a “hands on” science curriculum giving children an opportunity to have experiences in a different geographic area. The Berkeley Township Education Association will host its event, April 22 to 23. Stokes Alumni of all ages are invited to join in the celebration. A family-style dinner, square dance and an animal presentation will be held at Berkeley Township Elementary School on April 22. April 23’s programs will include
archery, a nature walk and an animal activity at BTES, plus a bird walk, water ecology and Barnegat Bay activities at the Berkeley Township Nature Study Building located at 500 Western Boulevard. Information is available on the Berkeley Township School District’s website under the community section at btboe.org and the district Facebook page, along with the Berkeley Township Educational and Environmental program Foundation’s website bteepf.org and their Facebook page. Lastly, Stokes Alumni may email information requests to btsdstokes@btboe.org.
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Holiday City South Men’s Club To Hold Events BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will hold the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. Dinner includes antipasta, salad and corned beef and cabbage buffet. Coffee and dessert will also be served. Beer, wine and soda will be available. The event is catered by the Blue Fountain and music will be by the Jimmy Ray Band. The cost is $27 per person. All are welcome, including all men and women from neighboring communities. Tickets
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–Photo courtesy Central Regional Schools BERKELEY – The Central Regional boys’ basketball team held Senior Night on February 10. In addition, the Special Olympics Team was recognized at that game for their performance at the Winter Special Olympics.
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BERKELEY – The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present a concert of memorable songs from many favorite Broadway shows, in a concert May 1. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items to be donated to local food pantries. The event is under the direction of Alice Mongak, accompanied by pianist James DeSalvo.
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–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township Elementary School The sixth grade students accept their scholarships to attend the Stokes State Forest trip. BERKELEY – Sixth grade students at Berkeley Township Elementary School were presented with scholarships at the February 23 Board of Education Meeting to attend the 2016 Stokes State Forest trip in June. The Berkeley Township Environmental Education Foundation program issued
a check in the amount of $2,550 for 26 students to attend the trip. These students were awarded the scholarships based on persuasive essays they wrote. This year marks the 50th year Berkeley Township Elementary School students have taken the trip to Stokes.
Preschool Open House BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Schools invite prospective families of incoming preschool three and four year olds to attend the district wise Early Childhood Open House on March 16 at Berkeley Township Elementary School, 10 Emory Ave., Bayville. The Open House is from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be an informational session about
tuition-based, income-eligible and special education early childhood programs. To register for any of our programs, bring your photo id, two proofs of residency and your child’s birth certificate. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit btboe.org or call 732-269-1322 ext. 5209.
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LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will host a season-long equipment drive at FirstEnergy Park this year, collecting new or gently used baseball gloves at all 70 games throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the season, gloves will be donated to a variety of local organizations around the Jersey Shore to help those in need who have an interest in baseball. “Receiving your first baseball glove or playing catch with your dad or brother for the first time can be a momentous occasion in someone’s life,” said Jim DeAngelis, the team’s vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “We have the opportunity to help make those memories for young players around the Jersey Shore.” There will be a display set up in front of the Claws Cove through which fans can donate throughout the season. “When we have done these kinds of
Theatre Announces “An Evening With Sophia Loren” MONMOUTH COUNTY – International film icon, Hollywood legend and Oscar winner Sofia Loren will visit the Count Basie Theatre on March 17 for an exclusive appearance titled “An Evening With Sofia Loren,” an intimate, one-on-one stage interview with one of cinema’s most enigmatic stars. Tickets, starting at $49, are on sale now through TheBASIE.org, phone charge at 732-842-9000 and the Basie box office, located onsite at 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank. A limited number of VIP tickets, including a once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet with Loren, will be available. Known for her striking beauty and her dozens of film and television appearances, especially in “Two Women” in which she won a Best Actress Oscar for her role, Sophia Loren is regarded as one of the world’s most recognizable, beautiful and iconic leading women of film. Born Sofia Villani Scicolone in Rome, Italy in 1935, Loren began her career at the age of 14, going on to appear in hundreds of films and
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OCEAN COUNTY – Community Medical Center’s Community Health Services, part of Barnabas Health, through a grant provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, coordinates the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection program in Ocean County. Currently, free clinical health screenings are available to uninsured women in Ocean County. The program provides free clinical breast examinations, mammograms, cervical exams and pap smears to uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. To qualify for the program, participants must meet
specific income requirements. Clinics will be held at the Family Planning Center in Lakewood, 290 River Avenue on March 10 from noon to 12:30 p.m. and at the Family Planning Center in Manahawkin, 1173 Beacon Avenue, on March 16 noon to 2:30 p.m. A clinic will also be held at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, on March 25 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-557-3202.
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Dear Readers: Today is going to be fun. I’m sharing outlandish folk remedies that could help you, but please don’t take this medical advice. Just because something is natural, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe or effective. I’m just passing along what you’ve shared with me. I’ve put my comments in parentheses. Enjoy: If you get a minor burn that doesn’t expose any skin, quickly rub some toothpaste on it. Rob K. I used to get little skin bumps or rashes on my legs. Now I know to rub the inside of a banana peel on them to control the itch and redness. This also works for little bug bites. Paul W. (FYI, essential oil of myrrh would be my recommendation, with or without the banana peel!) My husband has the worst smelly feet in the world. I almost left him for this, until my aunt told me to rub his feet with some alcohol, like the kind you drink. So we tried vodka, and put it on a washcloth every night. We’ve been married 32 years. Patricia B. (Alcohol is an antiseptic and kills surface fungus by starving them, which is probably why this helped her husband. I wonder if she drank the shots of vodka too, lol). If a bug bites you, like mosquito or wasp, apply deodorant. It takes the sting out. Jenny L. If you have hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease), eat a dish of raw or very lightly steamed broccoli every day to reduce symptoms. Yvonne M.
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detention facility who never had a visit or a phone call from a family member, so the gang became their family. “For some of the kids, this is a promise no one has ever made to them in their life, that they’ll be with you forever,” Torres said. Gang Activity The Crips outnumber the Bloods in this country (but not on the east coast), and they wear blue or purple. The gang members favor pitchfork and six-point star tattoos. 80 percent of the girls who get involved in gangs do so because their boyfriends are gang members. Gangsters will befriend girls as young as 12 and then tell her he needs a favor, which usually is some kind of sexual activity with someone else, Torres said, and eventually the girls will become prostitutes and bring in thousands of dollars a night. In the past, gangs had a certain ethnic or racial membership, but now a gangster’s profile is made up of members from that particular community, he said. Other gangs active in New Jersey include the Latin Kings, who favor black and gold and who Torres described as very organized; Sureno, or the Mexican Mafia, who might have tattoos of Marilyn Monroe (two M’s=Mexican Mafia); MS-13, who made headlines in New Jersey in 2007 for murdering three and wounding one other college student in a Mount Vernon schoolyard using a handgun and machete. Another well-known gang murder was Lakewood Police Officer Christopher Matlosz, who was shot on duty by a Bloods gang member in 2011. Hate Groups Neo-Nazi Skinheads believe in racial separation and white superiority, and there was an uptick in membership after 9/11 and again after President Obama was elected, who has gotten more death threats than any other president, Torres said. “There are more hate groups in New Jersey than in Mississippi or Alabama, and many of these gangs recruit on the Internet, and they are very good at it,” he said. “They know what to say, they know who is vulnerable, and they say the right words.” Reach Out If you see anything that could indicate gang activity, Torres said to notify your local law enforcement, and if they are non-responsive, call the County Prosecutor’s tip line until you get satisfaction. “We can make a difference, or I wouldn’t be here,” he said. Torres will repeat the presentation at several Ocean County Library branches: the Brick Library on March 9; the Lakewood Library on March 14; and the Lacey Library on March 29. Sign in starts at 6:15, and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Manitou Park Fire Company Dinner BERKELEY – Join the Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company for its annual All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Dinner. The dinner includes: fruit cocktail appetizer, roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, beverage, coffee and dessert. The dinner will be held at the Holiday
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Library To Examine Human Trafficking
OCEAN COUNTY – Human trafficking generates $35 billion annually worldwide and ranks as the second largest criminal activity, tied with arms dealing, according to the agency Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey. Ocean County Library branches will host the program “Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Prevention in New Jersey,” to examine the issue. The program will provide an overview of human trafficking with an emphasis on the commercial sexual exploitation of children. It will include information about the scope of commercial sexual exploitation, risk factors for exploitation, indicators for identifying victims, state and national resources and prevention strategies. The program will be presented by Prevent Child Abuse of New Jersey, the programs will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the following library locations: at Toms River on March 14, Jackson on March 22 and Lakewood on April 11. These programs are funded through a community collaboration of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Youth Service Commission, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Superior Court Juvenile Probation Division, the Ocean County Library, the Municipal Alliance Project and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Free Professional Development hours are offered and beverages are available. According to the NJ Human Trafficking Task Force, nearly half of human trafficking involves prostitution. Other trafficking offenses include domestic servitude. It is estimated between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the United States each year and 50 percent of them are children. Approximately 800,000 people are trafficked worldwide each year. For more information about human trafficking, visit NJHumanTrafficking.gov.
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My 2 Girls Cleaning - Bonded and insured. 20 years experience. Homes, offices. Call for a free estimate 732-914-8909. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Senior discount given. Donna 732-232-7058. (11) ATCO Painting - Quality work. Prompt service. Call for free estimate. License #13VH04548900. 609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (3) The Cleaning Professional - From ceiling to floor, we do it all. 15 years experience. Great rates. References. Call Tara for free estimate. 732-300-6880. (12) Caregiver - Looking for position. Part time or full time. Please contact Liza 917-589-0057. (11)
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Dance Company To Perform “The Book Of Esther” OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Jewish Cultural Consortium presents a family-friendly performance of “The Book of Esther: The Journey of Queen Vashti and Queen Esther” featuring the critically acclaimed Ariel Rivka Dance company on March 6, 1 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, 1488 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. The Ariel Rivka Dance Company creates contemporary dance pieces by combining emotionally driven interpretive movement and biblical text, which keeps audiences of all ages engaged and wanting more. Artistic Director Ariel Grossman is Julliard trained, has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and has a passion for introducing dance to young learners. The Ariel Rivka Dancers have performed to sold-out audiences throughout New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. Based on the Biblical story of Purim, the dancers tell a
familiar story of antiquity through sweeping attitude turns and unique floor patterns that are distinct and strong. This culture performance is sponsored by the newly created Ocean County Jewish Cultural Consortium representing: Congregation B’nai Israel, Beth Am Shalom, Temple Beth Or, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Jewish Community Center of LBI, Congregation Sha’arey Ha-yam along with the Jewish Federation of Ocean County. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $30 for the family. All funds raised from this event will be used to help children attend a Jewish summer camp. This program is funded by a donation the Harry and Molly Garson Fund and a grant from the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, Tickets may be purchased by calling Jewish Federation of Ocean County at 732-3630530, or on line at jewishoceancounty.org.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 20th Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 7 at the Pine Belt Arena from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $60 at the door. Over 50 area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the admission fee, attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some
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By MaryRose Malley The Richards Family and EPA Financial have been a home away from home for their clients since 1977. Bob Richards started as a financial planner in 1972 and as an advisor in 1981 after attending a seminar he said “this is what I want to do, I want to be able to know enough of what the managers of these different funds are doing so that I can then help the average client choose what best fits their goals and objectives.” Bob admits that he was never a salesman and that planning and advising was a much better fit for him. He was one of the first 400 Certified Financial Planners in the country, now there are about 100,000. Bob and Jeanne’s daughter Heather Richards Barone joined the family business 12 plus years ago and as of January 1st of this year, she is the President of the company. Heather left a teaching career to join the family business and said “This has afforded me the opportunity to be a Mom, the way that I want to be, but yet dictate my career and be that person that my parents can count on that our clients can count on.” The most recent addition to the family business is Heide Zahlmann who joined just under a year ago and according to Jeanne, “she has been invaluable.” “The four of us are family so our clients become family. We have a very loyal client base.” Heather said. EPA Financial is an Independent Financial Services firm. Many of the bigger firms are compensated on the products they sell, but EPA Financial is a ‘boutique operation’ according to Bob. “There are over 25,000 mutual funds and we can choose from any of them because we are completely independent.” EPA Financial has been
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Pictured are (left to right) Heide and Heather standing behind Bob and Jeanne. using the same Financial Plan ning process since 1977. We gather pertinent information from our clients, then utilizing sophisticated, analytical, yet comprehensive and ever enhanced computer software we develop a plan designed to meet your stated goals and objectives. As an Independent Financial Services Firm, EPA has no financial ties to any companies or incentives to sell their products, or any quotas to maintain. “We just want to make recommendations that will help our clients achieve what they want to do with their finances.” EPA Financial Services, Corp. is home to the popular radio talk show “Managing Your Money”, heard every Saturday morning from 9-10 am on WOBMAM 1160 & 1310. During this hour, the Richards’ family discusses a variety of financial topics, such as current economic conditions and events, and upcoming economic changes.
Jeanne expanded on what the radio program is all about. “We take callers and answer questions. Most of the time we accentuate community service not necessarily what we do. We‘ll have guests like senior services, Medicare reps, the prosecutors office, the mayor, some authors, anything that would help the senior in different areas of their life.” With almost 50 years of combined experience in Financial Planning, Bob and Heather are able to help any and all of our clients at a moment’s notice. We get to k now our clients on a very personal level. They become an extension of the R ichards family. We spend a great deal of time in order to understand your goals, your fears, your risk level, and what your expecta-
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tions are from our services. This process is designed to help families pay for college, protect themselves in case of illness or death, save taxes or secure their retirement. To add an even more personal touch, the Richards family organizes group trips and holds an annual client party at their home every year. Jeanne said
of EPA’s clients “We just enjoy them totally and completely, they are part of our family.” While most other financial institutions sell you a product and then never contact you again, EPA is constantly meeting, reviewing and updating with our clients. We prefer to meet with our clients 2 to 4 times per year. We feel that it is imperative
that you be aware of how the changes in the markets, tax laws, etc., will affect our recommendations, your plans and your goals. Bob adds, “We are mainly fee based and do very little commission based products. If we don’t stay on top of you, you can leave at any time. It pays us to take care of you. More than likely, we will recommend what we ourselves invest in.” Bob admittedly is a ‘pitbull’ when it comes to protecting his clients. “We live in town, we’ve been in town, our reputation is here, and we plan on staying here.” Heather adds “One of the things I value most about working here is that what I do affects my parents, and then what they do affects me and my kids and my husband. It’s kind of like an angel on your shoulder to do the right thing.” EPA Financial is located at 2040 US, Highway 9 in Toms River. We can be reached by phone at 732286-1000 or by email at heather@epafinancial.org. For more information, our website is epafinancial.org. The first consultation is no charge. The appointment won’t cost you a thing but the information you get could be priceless!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You understand the nuances of networking. In the week ahead it will be easy to widen your sphere of influence by participating in group activities. Your net worth will increase in the workplace due to your friendliness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business tactics and a teamwork approach trump fantasies. Your ability to lead others is inspired and wise in the week to come so don’t be afraid to open up a dialog. Launch a new project or plan with a trusted partner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It isn’t what you think, but what other people think about you that count. In the week ahead be sure to honor your obligations and live up to your promises. Family members can offer a safe haven and sound advice. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will never be last if you put others first. Your companions may act like divas or primp like superstars while you are content to just accept your place in the world. Take your place in line in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The holidays are long gone but visions of sugarplums could be dancing in your head. Your dreams of material success can easily become a reality as this week unfolds. You have the shrewdness to see past the spin and fluff. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Fame is the name of the game. In the week to come your good deeds or leadership abilities could earn you some positive press. Your entrepreneurial skills and judgment about financial matters could be better than usual. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on
friendliness. You may start out the week feeling less than attractive, but your cheerfulness and idealism in the face of adversity will bring new admirers. Join in when groups form for a worthy common purpose. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stretch the dollars like elastic bands. In the week to come your penny pinching ways will pay off. You may find creative ways to make more money or to make your money work for you. Achieve worthy goals. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tomorrow is another day. You could feel that the world is against you but as the days go by everything will look much better. Wait until at least the middle of the week to make crucial decisions or changes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can be a good motivator and strong negotiator in the week ahead. Although you may start off with selfish motives or a cynical viewpoint you could finish up as the most generous person in the room. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some people take offense when subjected to a “back seat” driver. Do your best to avoid giving unasked for advice in the week ahead. Focus on being friendly and diplomatically helpful without offering criticism. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There will be light at the end of the tunnel. You may feel pressured to perform at your best even though you are in the dark where your partner’s motives are concerned. Keep your attention trained worthy goals this week. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
Consumer Protection Week Is Here
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs will be joining with state and other county consumer protection agencies in visiting local building construction offices and officials to talk about regulations governing home improvement contractors during Consumer Protection Week, said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “Our staff will be providing information that can be distributed to our residents that will help in finding a legitimate contractor. Requirements and regulations that need to be met by home improvement contractors is the focus of Consumer Protection Week which begins March 6. “Having information about what is needed from a home improvement contractor is imperative to a homeowner prior to them hiring one,” Vicari said. “Providing educational material to local construction offices is only one step in many that we take in our efforts to get helpful information to the consumer.” Investigators from the county Consumer Affairs office will provide flyers and posters to every construction office in Ocean County highlighting a “compliance checklist” for contractors. The following information is included on the posters: register annually with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs; prominently display the Registration Number, beginning with “HIC #” within the contractors’ places of business, in all advertisements (including mailings, lawn signs, posters, etc.), on business documents, contracts and correspondence, on all commercial vehicles; the word “license” should not be used; prominently display registration certificate or dupli-
cate issued by Division of Consumer Affairs at each place of business; all home improvement contracts in excess of $500, and all changes in the terms and conditions of the contract, shall be in writing, and shall include, but not be limited to the legal name, business address and registration number of the contractor, and the legal name of business address of any sales representative who negotiated the contract; a copy of the certificate of commercial general liability insurance for a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence and the telephone number of the insurance company issuing the certificate; description of work to be performed and principal products and materials to be used or installed; statement of any guarantee or warranty with respect to any product, material, labor or service made by the contractor; description of any mortgage or security interest to be taken in connection with the financing or sale of the home improvement; total price (including finance charges); signatures of all parties involved and the start and completion dates or time frames. The Division of Consumer Affairs’ toll-free telephone number is 800-242-5846. Vicari also suggested consumers check if there are any complaints filed against a home improvement contractor before hiring them. “Complaints against home improvement contractors are increasing not only in our county but also in the state,” Vicari said. “Being aware of and assuring these steps are taken can help a consumer eliminate potential problems later on.” The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs can be contacted by calling 732-9292105 or by visiting the office at 1027 Hooper Ave., Building #2, Toms River.
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Celebrity Dish: A Meal Stars Dream Of Eating After The Oscars By Wolfgang Puck
Just because you’re all dressed up for a big event, it doesn’t mean that you’re craving the culinary equivalent of a tuxedo or designer dress. Often, the exact opposite is true. Take, for example, the annual Academy Awards, which took place recently. Since 1994, my Wolfgang Puck Catering team has prepared the food for the big Governors Ball party, and we get to feed some 1,600 movie stars and other Hollywood movers and shakers as they stream in immediately following the big event. Of course, on this most glittering of nights, we want to offer some of the most elegant foods. The Champagne flows, there’s plenty of caviar, shrimp, lobster and black truffles. But what do all the beautiful people ask for when they come up to greet me? They want comfort food, of course. That’s why we make sure always to have dishes like chicken pot pie and my gourmet macaroni and cheese, not to mention freshly baked pizza and all sorts of other delicious, soothing treats. Though it may be a little bit difficult and messy for them to enjoy standing up, I’m sure the attendees would also love a great plate of spaghetti if we were to offer up that option. Fortunately, if you watched the Oscars at home, it would have been incredibly easy to make delicious spaghetti yourself, and I’m happy to share my simple secrets to preparing the dish perfectly. I like to base the sauce on the Italian variety of canned tomatoes known as San Marzano, which have the most intense tomato flavor. I also use fresh herbs - both rosemary sprigs and thin julienne strips of basil - to add their wonderful flavor and fragrance. A touch red pepper flakes contributes another delicious dimension to the sauce, if you don’t mind just the slightest hint of spiciness. As you’ll see in the recipe instructions, I also teach you how to present the food simply but beautifully. After all, we eat with our eyes before the food ever reaches our mouths. With the help of a long, two-pronged fork, you can twirl up the pasta strands neatly and arrange little mounds on each serving plate, ready to garnish with fresh herbs. The result is an award-worthy plate full of food.
SPAGHETTI WITH QUICK MARINARA SAUCE Serves 4 3/4 cup (185 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped, about 1 cup (250 mL) 8 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and chopped 2 large sprigs fresh rosemary 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 2 cans, 28 ounces (794 g) whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano tomatoes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces (500 g) dried spaghetti 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Heat a heavy large saucepot over high heat. Add about half the olive oil. As soon as the oil is hot enough to flow freely, add the onion and garlic, reduce the heat to medium-low, and saute until tender and translucent but not yet browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the large rosemary sprigs and red pepper flakes; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Add the tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with a sturdy spoon or spatula. Adjust the heat so the sauce simmers gently. Cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. When the sauce is finished, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time, about 8 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs from the sauce and reduce the heat under the sauce to low. Drain the pasta in a colander then pour it into a bowl. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and remaining olive oil, and toss to combine. With a pronged carving fork, twirl up a coil of pasta and slip it onto a serving plate. Depending on the size of the coil, add another to the plate in the same way; repeat with other servings. Spoon the sauce over the pasta, and garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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